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Product: Basotect G+
Application: Green building that strikes the right note
BASF is increasing its range of the melamine resin foam Basotect
with a grade offeringimproved ecological properties. The new grade
is called Basotect G+. With its extremely low
emissions it meets the current human ecology requirements of the
ko-Tex
Standard 100in product class II for textiles with direct skin
contact. The foam, which is used for soundabsorption in buildings,
is therefore classed as harmless to health in application
andprocessing. This means that no harmful substances are absorbed
through the skin on directcontact.
In addition to the proven properties of Basotect G, such as low
thermal conductivity, flameretardance and simple, mineral
fiber-free processing, the new material also has advantagesfor
interior decorators and designers. The light reflectance value of
the considerably lighter
Basotect G+ is more than 30 percent higher than that of the
light gray Basotect G. Thismakes it easier for example to plan
interior decoration and lighting because the foam hardlyabsorbs any
light and reflects it very well.
In order to determine its ecological profile, an independent
test institute examined BasotectG+ for potentially harmful
substances such as heavy metals, prohibited azo dyes,formaldehyde,
organic tin compounds, chlorinated benzenes and phenols,
perfluorinatedcompounds and plasticizers. The emission of volatile
organic substances was also checkedin order to prevent that harmful
substances have an unduly impact on the air. The results for
the new Basotect grade were well below the limit values.
Page 1/2For further information on Basotect:
www.basotect.com.Source: BASF News Release, P 189, March 11th,
2011Link:
www.plasticsportal.net/wa/plasticsEU~en_GB/portal/show/common/plasticsportal_news/2011/11_189
With its extremely low emissions Basotect G+ meetsthe current
human ecology requirements of the ko-Tex Standard 100 in product
class II for textiles withdirect skin contact.
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Product: Basotect G+
Application: Green building that strikes the right note
In the U.S., Basotect G+ meets the tight requirements of the
California Specification 01350for materials in classrooms and
offices, when 50 percent of the ceiling is covered with panels
made of Basotect G+.
ko-Tex Standard 100The ko-Tex Standard 100 is a globally uniform
testing and certification system for textile rawmaterials,
intermediates and end products for all processing stages which aims
to completelyeliminate any harmful substances. The tests for
harmful substances include those prohibitedor regulated by law,
harmful chemicals and parameters to safeguard health. Testing
isconducted by independent textile research and test institutes.
The certificate can be identifiedby the slogan "Confidence in
Textiles", the test number and test institute.
For further information on Basotect: www.basotect.com.
Page 2/2For further information on Basotect:
www.basotect.com.Source: BASF News Release, P 189, March 11th,
2011Link:
www.plasticsportal.net/wa/plasticsEU~en_GB/portal/show/common/plasticsportal_news/2011/11_189
With its extremely low emissions Basotect G+ meetsthe current
human ecology requirements of the ko-Tex Standard 100 in product
class II for textiles withdirect skin contact.
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